Stewart Filmscreen Expands Executive Management Team

Three new hires poised to help take Stewart Filmscreen into The Next Generation, carrying on a legacy of excellence and innovation

TORRANCE, CA (JULY 13, 2017) Stewart Filmscreen®—the only two-time Academy Award®-winning manufacturer of projection screens and professional projection screen materials for the audio-visual industry, has announced the appointment of three new executive team members. Effective immediately, Michael A. Stadler assumes the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Rhonda Nelson leads the charge in creating brand marketing strategies and execution as the new Director of Marketing, and Todd Eddy will drive and grow Stewart Filmscreen’s presence in the commercial market worldwide as Vice President of Global Commercial Sales. These individuals join CEO and President Shannon Townley and the rest of the Stewart Filmscreen team in leading the organization into the Next Generation of excellence, with continued emphasis on market growth and innovation.

Stadler Onboard to Assist with Financial Growth
Michael A. Stadler, a financial manager with expertise in business planning, staff development, and financial reporting for a number of light industrial, construction and manufacturing companies, joins Stewart Filmscreen as the new Chief Financial Officer. In his role, Stadler will help ensure profitability, managing all aspects of Stewart Filmscreen’s financial growth and overseeing the accounting department.

Stadler says he is excited to join the AV community and to work with a prestigious firm based in his hometown of Torrance, CA. “My family has been a part of the South Bay business community for four generations. It’s exciting to join a family-owned, family-operated business with such a rich legacy of excellence in Southern California and beyond,” says Stadler. “I look forward to steering Stewart Filmscreen through the Next Generation of growth and profitability worldwide.”

Nelson Brings Fortune 500 Marketing Experience to the AV World
With proven success in setting companies on course for a sustainable competitive advantage, and with expertise in both traditional and digital marketing strategies and execution, Rhonda Nelson joins the team as Director of Marketing. Building brand marketing strategies and implementing those to drive growth and increase Stewart’s visibility, Rhonda will utilize her extensive, 15-year marketing experience working with Fortune 500 accounts such as Ford, General Motors, and Proctor & Gamble, as well as PBS broadcaster Tavis Smiley. Nelson comes to Stewart Filmscreen directly from Champion Sales, an international manufacturing and supply company, where she provided strategic direction in the U.S and Europe. “While I’m new to the AV industry, I welcome the challenge and opportunity. I’m excited to work with an iconic brand such as Stewart Filmscreen and look forward to using my marketing experience to brand and market the “Next Generation.”

Eddy Supports Commercial Sales Relationships and Initiatives Worldwide
Todd Eddy, the new Vice President of Global Commercial Sales, comes to Stewart Filmscreen from STEM Fuse, where he managed global sales and marketing for the educational resource provider specializing in developing web-based science, technology, engineering, and math curriculum. Todd also brings a strong pedigree in the Commercial Pro A/V market. Prior to his time at STEM Fuse, Todd helped to manage and run a large sales team at Troxell Communications for several years as well as helping spearhead emerging market category development.

Eddy brings this passion for sales, technology, and relationship-building to Stewart Filmscreen, where he will manage all aspects of commercial sales worldwide, supporting Stewart Filmscreen’s international and domestic commercial sales representatives and its vast, worldwide dealer network. In this role, Eddy will focus on growing commercial business and related market segments worldwide. He will work closely with architects, consultants, and integrators to invigorate sales growth, manage commercial sales pricing programs and initiatives, and will support Stewart Filmscreen sales teams and offices in Torrance, CA; Cincinnati, OH; Denmark, and Singapore.

“With years of experience supporting younger generations to prepare them for STEM careers, it’s exciting to be on the other side of that fence, working for a top AV industry manufacturer who employs the latest technologies in their products and manufacturing techniques,” says Eddy. “I’m excited to help facilitate greater adoption of Stewart Filmscreen’s cutting edge projection technology in important vertical markets such as education, and I’m especially proud to be part of the “Next Generation” of excellence here at Stewart Filmscreen.”

Celebrating The Next Generation at CEDIA 2017
As Stewart Filmscreen continues to grow in size and capability, the company is excited to share its legacy of innovating and delivering the finest projection screen solutions on the market. Michael A. Stadler, Rhonda Nelson, and Todd Eddy join the team as the company puts finishing touches on new products set to debut at CEDIA 2017, taking place September 7 – 9, in San Diego, CA. Details of this and more will be revealed as the show nears.

About Stewart Filmscreen®
Stewart Filmscreen Corporation is the premier manufacturer of professional projection screens since 1947. Headquartered in Torrance, California, with additional manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Singapore, Stewart Filmscreen is the preferred choice for major movie studios, discerning integrators and consultants, architects, and audio video enthusiasts, alike. With unparalleled ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing capabilities, and unrivaled image fidelity, two-time Academy Award winning Stewart Filmscreen produces the most optically immaculate projection screens for the most demanding customers in the world. Utilizing proprietary material science, innovative manufacturing methods, along with a solutions-driven design team, Stewart can custom engineer a projection screen solution to meet nearly every need. Simply put, if a screen can be imagined, Stewart Filmscreen can deliver it. Learn more at www.stewartfilmscreen.com or by following Stewart Filmscreen on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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